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Planning in High Green

Approved
90%
62 of 67 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of High Green in the last 24 months, from Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About High Green

High Green is a village in West Yorkshire, located about 6 miles from Barnsley and north of Chapeltown. It benefits from local bus services, with the nearest railway station just a mile away in Chapeltown. The area is part of the West Ecclesfield ward and is in proximity to Wharncliffe Crags and Westwood Country Park, making it an appealing location for potential development and planning applications. Historically, High Green was part of the Wortley Rural District until April 1974.

Property prices in High Green show an average sale price of £256,229, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around High Green has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, High Green planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near High Green, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near High Green. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (19), tree works (14). 19 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near High Green?
In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near High Green. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near High Green?
The average planning decision time near High Green is 69 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near High Green?
The planning approval rate near High Green is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near High Green?
The most common type of planning application near High Green is full planning applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near High Green?
You can search and track planning applications near High Green on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.